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Denny · 10-21-2003, 08:20 PM

I ordered the Inland Empire 502 kit driveshaft today that has larger tube shaft, stronger bearing housing and larger u joints. I should have them in next week, I will let you know how they turn out.
Also something bugging me is that everyone says their drive shafts have a slip joint infront of the carrier, my shaft in my truck does not have one. I hope this new one does the job for me.

neonlarry · 10-21-2003, 09:42 PM

Does your driveshaft bolt right to your 4L80E? I thought most autos had a slip joint.

Denny · 10-21-2003, 09:51 PM

No I have a slip yoke going into the transmission. I thought everyone said they had a slip spline in front of the carrier bearing also.

lukecp · 10-21-2003, 10:05 PM

I'm pretty sure mine dosen't have one...only in the tranny does it have a slip splined connection.

Denny · 10-21-2003, 10:11 PM

yellow72custom, that is the same as mine. I am sure the carrier bearing is the problem on my truck, they are just too flimsy. Also my vibrations started after I originally had the 700r trans put in. My 4l80E has eliminated most of the vibration. I just have a little that is annoying to me. I like the looks of the Empire driveshaft setup and their carrier bearings look good. How do you like the Rolla area?

lukecp · 10-21-2003, 10:32 PM

I have the drop down carrier bearing on my truck and i haven't had too many problems with it. It went out once, and i replaced it but i didn't do the U-joints, so when it came time to do the u-joints i replaced it again for good measure.

I do have a pretty bad vibration in my truck above 80, but i was looking and one of the tires is missing a balance weight. So it looks like tire balance is most likley the problem.

I do like the Rolla area quite a bit. UMR has been a OK school so far, there just aren't many girls, lol. Still alot more fun than Willow Springs (pop 2,168). Its really pretty right now, especially with the fall color going on, but so is the rest of the Ozarks

10-21-2003, 08:20 PM	#1
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	Inland Empire Driveline I ordered the Inland Empire 502 kit driveshaft today that has larger tube shaft, stronger bearing housing and larger u joints. I should have them in next week, I will let you know how they turn out. Also something bugging me is that everyone says their drive shafts have a slip joint infront of the carrier, my shaft in my truck does not have one. I hope this new one does the job for me. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

10-21-2003, 09:42 PM	#2
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	Does your driveshaft bolt right to your 4L80E? I thought most autos had a slip joint. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

10-21-2003, 09:51 PM	#3
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	No I have a slip yoke going into the transmission. I thought everyone said they had a slip spline in front of the carrier bearing also. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

10-21-2003, 10:05 PM	#4
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I'm pretty sure mine dosen't have one...only in the tranny does it have a slip splined connection. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-21-2003, 10:11 PM	#5
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	yellow72custom, that is the same as mine. I am sure the carrier bearing is the problem on my truck, they are just too flimsy. Also my vibrations started after I originally had the 700r trans put in. My 4l80E has eliminated most of the vibration. I just have a little that is annoying to me. I like the looks of the Empire driveshaft setup and their carrier bearings look good. How do you like the Rolla area? __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

10-21-2003, 10:32 PM	#6
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	I have the drop down carrier bearing on my truck and i haven't had too many problems with it. It went out once, and i replaced it but i didn't do the U-joints, so when it came time to do the u-joints i replaced it again for good measure. I do have a pretty bad vibration in my truck above 80, but i was looking and one of the tires is missing a balance weight. So it looks like tire balance is most likley the problem. I do like the Rolla area quite a bit. UMR has been a OK school so far, there just aren't many girls, lol. Still alot more fun than Willow Springs (pop 2,168). Its really pretty right now, especially with the fall color going on, but so is the rest of the Ozarks __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg



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